MENA: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in MENA

After four years of decline, the MENA's market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers increased by 9.7% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, showed a slight decline. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in MENA

In value terms, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers fell modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 42%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in MENA

Exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers surged to X tons in 2021, picking up by 40% on 2020 figures. Overall, exports enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 75%. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 58%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), distantly followed by Israel (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) represented the key exporters of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers, together making up 94% of total exports. Egypt (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +32.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Israel ($X) and Turkey ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 94% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +26.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 1.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 11% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Israel ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Egypt ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (-1.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in MENA

In 2021, the amount of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers imported in MENA expanded notably to X tons, increasing by 12% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers in 2021 were Turkey (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Algeria (X tons), together amounting to 67% of total import. Morocco (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 5.1% share, followed by Iran (4.8%). Saudi Arabia (X tons), Iraq (X tons), Israel (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Jordan (X tons), Yemen (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Iraq (with a CAGR of +18.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported uncoated wood free printing and writing papers in MENA, comprising 29% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 14% share.

In Turkey, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+2.3% per year) and Egypt (+0.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while Yemen ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (+2.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform